Presents retrospects and prospects of the joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia. Discusses the contributions of partner institutions, the propspects for future collaboration, and the need for strengthening the foundation for the generation of advanced...
Abebe, M.
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Jutzi, S.C.
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[The joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia - Retrospects and prospects]
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The joint project on improved management and utilization of dark clay soils in Ethiopia - Retrospects and prospects
Reports on research activities carried out by ILCA's highland programme to devise an appropriate animal feed production strategy for small scale farmeres in the Ethiopian highlands. Gives a critical analysis of the available sources of animal feed, such as, roughages from native pasture, browse a...
Jutzi, S.C.
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Haque, I.
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Tedla, A.
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[The production of animal feed in the Ethiopian highlands: Potentials and limitations]
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The production of animal feed in the Ethiopian highlands: Potentials and limitations
Discusses inter-institutional collaboration undertaken in order to overcome the waterlogging constraint on vertisols of highland Ethiopia. Presents vertisol technology package for increasing crop and livestock productivity, and implemented by the joint project; good seedbed preparation, an animal...
Cochrane, TT
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Sánchez, P.A.
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[Land resources, soils and their management in the Amazon region: a state of knowledge report]
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Land resources, soils and their management in the Amazon region: a state of knowledge report
Cochrane, TT
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Sánchez, P.A.
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[Recursos de tierras, suelos y su manejo en la región amazónica: Informe acerca del estado de conocimientos]
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Recursos de tierras, suelos y su manejo en la región amazónica: Informe acerca del estado de conocimientos
Improved understanding of soil fertility factors limiting crop productivity is important to develop appropriate soil and nutrient management recommendations in sub-Saharan Africa. Diagnostic trials were implemented in Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria and Tanzania, as part of the African Soils Informa...
Kihara, Job
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Nziguheba, Generose
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Zingore, Shamie
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Coulibaly, Adama
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Esilaba, Anthony O.
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Kabambe, Vernon
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Njoroge, Samuel
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Palm, Cheryl
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Huising, Jeroen
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[Understanding variability in crop response to fertilizer and amendments in sub-Saharan Africa]
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Understanding variability in crop response to fertilizer and amendments in sub-Saharan Africa
The main aim of land preparation is to modify and manipulate the land features so as to create favorable environment for seed establishment and crop growth. The research and Development in this field must take into account the traditional practices used by the farming community. This case study g...
Astatke, A.
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Jabbar, M.A.
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[Low cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification]
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Low cost animal drawn implements for Vertisol management and strategies for land use intensification
Waswa, Boaz S.
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Vlek, Paul L.G.
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Tamene, Lulseged
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Okoth, Peter F.
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Mbakaya, DS
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Zingore, Shamie
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[Evaluating indicators of land degradation in smallholder farming systems of western Kenya]
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Evaluating indicators of land degradation in smallholder farming systems of western Kenya
Howeler, Reinhardt H.
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[Regional Workshop Cassava Breeding, Agronomy and Farmer Participatory Research in Asia (5, 1996, Hainan, China). Cassava breeding, agronomy and farmer participatory research in Asia: Proceedings]
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Regional Workshop Cassava Breeding, Agronomy and Farmer Participatory Research in Asia (5, 1996, Hainan, China). Cassava breeding, agronomy and farmer participatory research in Asia: Proceedings
This chapter discusses the traditional tillage implement and the alternative tillage implements using animal power in Vertisol management. Among the topics of discussion are land shaping equipment; the ridge and furrow system; minimum tillage with BBM attachments; animal drawn scoops; pond excava...